NCAA Permanently Bans Three College Basketball Players for Betting on Own Games
The NCAA permanently banned three college basketball players from Fresno State and San Jose State for betting on their own games, prompted by suspicious prop bets.
Overview
The NCAA permanently banned three college basketball players, Mykell Robinson, Steven Vasquez, and Jalen Weaver, from Fresno State and San Jose State.
This ban followed an investigation prompted by a sportsbook operator flagging suspicious prop bets related to the players' performances.
Robinson and Vasquez were implicated for discussing plans to underperform in games to win bets, with Robinson placing multiple wagers on himself and teammate Weaver.
During the investigation, Vasquez and Robinson failed to cooperate, while Jalen Weaver did cooperate, contributing to the NCAA's decision.
As a result of the permanent ban, all three college basketball players were subsequently released from their teams and schools.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally by presenting the NCAA's findings directly and factually. They detail the specific actions of the players, the amounts bet, and the consequences without editorializing. The article also provides important context regarding the NCAA's evolving stance on sports betting and previous scandals, offering a comprehensive, balanced overview.
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FAQ
The players were permanently banned for betting on their own games and manipulating their performances to win bets, following an investigation into suspicious prop bets and coordination among the players to influence game outcomes.
The three players are Mykell Robinson and Jalen Weaver from Fresno State, and Steven Vasquez who played at both Fresno State and San Jose State.
The investigation began after Fresno State and a sports betting integrity monitor reported suspicious prop bets placed on Mykell Robinson, which prompted further scrutiny leading to the discovery of coordinated betting and game manipulation.
NCAA rules generally impose permanent loss of collegiate eligibility on student-athletes who wager on their own games or engage in game manipulation, as these actions violate ethical conduct rules and the integrity of competition.
All three players were permanently banned, released from their teams, and are no longer enrolled at their schools, effectively ending their college basketball careers at those institutions.
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